Chief Operating Officer Assistant (COO) - Intern

CAPZA(1) is an established European private investment platform focused on small and mid-cap companies, which is part of BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts, a leading European alternative investment platform with over €300bn in assets under management (2).

With €10.5 billion of assets(3), CAPZA puts its experience and passion for investing at the service of investors in Europe and worldwide with its platform of 6 complementary areas of expertise: Growth Tech, Flex Equity, Flex Equity Mid-Market, Transition(4), Private Debt et Artemid(5).

CAPZA offers financing solutions to small and mid-cap companies at every stage of their development. Its unique platform allows CAPZA to support companies over the long term by providing them with custom made financing solutions (majority equity, minority equity, subordinated debt, senior debt, etc.). CAPZA is a generalist but has built up strong expertise in supporting companies in the health, technology and services sectors.

CAPZA Group has more than 120 employees based in Paris, Munich, Madrid, Milan and Amsterdam, and is part of AXA IM Alts, one of the world's leading alternative investment firms with €190 billion in assets under management5.

More information: www.capza.co

 CAPZA in figures

• 266 SMEs and mid-sized companies supported since 2004

• Over 120 employees based in Paris (our headquarters), Munich, Madrid, Milan, and Amsterdam

• €10.5 billion in assets under management

Would you like to join a mid-sized company where you can truly make an impact on its development? We are looking for talented and motivated candidates to support the growth of our platform. Team spirit is deeply rooted in CAPZA’s entrepreneurial culture. Our employees are curious, pragmatic, and humble. They are passionate about their work and place excellence at the heart of everything they do.

📌 CAPZA is committed to equal opportunity and positive action in employment. We are dedicated to recruiting talented and diverse individuals and to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture, as we believe that multiple perspectives lead to better-informed decisions. We welcome candidates with diverse life experiences who are eager to bring fresh ideas and recognized expertise in their field.

(1)CAPZA is the commercial name of Atalante SAS, portfolio management company approved on 11/29/2014 by the « Autorité des Marchés Financiers » under GP-04000065.(2)Source: BNP Paribas AM Alts as of 30/09/2025.(3)Including assets advised by Artemid SAS. Based on valuations as of 30/09/2025 and including funds raised until December 2026.(4) The funds of the CAPZA Transition range are managed by the asset management company CAPZA, and advised by CAPZA Transition SAS which has financial investment advisor status (CIF in France), is registered under the Orias under the number 18001601 since the 03/23/2018.(5) The funds of the Artemid range are managed by the asset management company CAPZA and advised by Artemid SAS, which is a subsidiary of CAPZA and has financial investment advisor status (CIF in France). Artemid SAS is registered by the Orias under the number 14003497 since the 05/28/2014.

This internship offers high exposure to strategic and operational topics at the heart of CAPZA’s transformation and integration within BNP Paribas Asset Management ALTS.

The intern will act as a true right-hand support to the COO on cross-functional and high-impact initiatives. You will work closely with various internal teams to:

• Contribute to the delivery and coordination of cross‑functional projects (digital, IT, ESG, organizational or business‑driven), by supporting project management activities and assisting business owners in achieving successful outcomes,

• Support the enhancement of the IT platform based on identified business needs and upcoming priorities (e.g. portfolio monitoring tools, data workflows, AI‑related features).

• Assist in workstreams related to the integration of CAPZA into BNP Paribas Asset Management ALTS processes, including alignment with sustainability, compliance, and operational frameworks,

• Help – based on the input of the Partners and Teams Head - strengthen and optimize internal processes, contribute to mapping exercises of workflows, and promoting efficient and scalable ways of working across teams,

• Participate in change‑management and internal communication efforts to facilitate the adoption of new tools, processes, and organizational initiatives,

• Contribute to business‑oriented analyses, operational deep‑dives, and strategic reviews, by preparing clear, structured and actionable materials for leadership teams,

• Act as a junior PMO, and support project governance by maintaining tracking tools, producing status reporting, coordinating meetings, and following up with stakeholders to secure timely updates and delivery of commitments.

• Strong academic background in business administration, engineering, economics, data/tech, or a related field.

• Strong interest in Alternative Investments, operations, transformation, project management, ideally with prior internship or academic exposure or a similar analytical role in finance/asset management is a plus.

• Good understanding of investment-management processes and how technology, data and regulation shape operational models, particularly in Alternatives.

• Analytical and structured mindset, able to summarize complex information into clear and concise outputs.

• Solid organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and contribute to cross-functional initiatives involving diverse and senior stakeholders.

• Strong communication skills

• Strong team spirit, with the ability to work in an international, fast-paced and collaborative environment.

• Fluency in English and French (written and spoken).

This role requires:

• High level of integrity, discretion, and reliability when handling sensitive, confidential information

• Understanding of the importance of professional boundaries, information segregation, and appropriate communication channels.